Bistro
1400 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lakeshore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 9, 2026
Bistro was last inspected on April 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water at front prep area handwashing sink temperature 127.2f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f-120f at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 c citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found 3 lbs of cooked fish and 2 lbs of cooked diced chicken held at 64.3 at front service line, instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $20.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Grab and go packaged salad and sandwiches missing weight, instructed to post.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate light in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed tcs food, in a cold holdin unit, at an inadequate cold holding temperature; observed 1 lb of shredded lettuce at 58.8f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs food and always maintain all tcs foods at an adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a cold holding unit, with tcs foods inside, at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 61f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding units at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no labels on the prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer service area. Instructed to provide label with business name, business address, ingredients and if any allergens are present.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 live small flies by the bistro cafe bar area and about 10 live small flies in the dry storage room. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burnt out lighting in various areas. Instructed to replace light bulbs and provide adequate lighting at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards with deep scratches. Instructed manager to replace or resurface cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy soil build up on interior of toaster oven. Instructed manager to clean interior of toaster oven.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soil build up on floors and walls in griddle area and salad area. Instructed manager to clean floors and walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lighting not adequate for food operations on service line of pasta and salad stations. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.